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Mexico City Valley
Mexico City, also called D.F (“day-effay”) for Distrito Federal, is a place where discos and boutiques are built literally on top of ancient ruins. See Aztec temples, Diego Rivera murals, and chic Zona Rosa art galleries, all in one day.
Activities and Attractions:
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo both called Mexico City home. At the Museo Frida Kahlo you can see the house they shared for 25 years, still full of the paintbrushes they used and the tchotchkes they collected. Diego gets a museum, too, the Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli.
At the literal and figurative center of the city is a fascinating archeological site, the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple. It’s a striking relic of the city’s Aztec origins. Learn more about the indigenous culture that spawned these ruins at the Museo Nacional de Antropología.
Many of Mexico City’s historic districts are sights in and of themselves. Explore the Colonia Centro, or Old Town, dominated by the Catedral Metropolitan. Browse the boutiques and galleries of the Chapultepec Park neighborhood, and the museums of the Coyoacán district.
If the colonial architecture in D.F. caught your eye, then make time to visit Puebla, about 80 miles east of Mexico City. Puebla has so many old churches and convents that the whole town center is a UNESCO site. Pueblo is also the cradle of Mexican cuisine. In particular, mole originated here, so be sure to sample Mexico’s signature sauce right from the source.
Another relaxing side trip from Mexico City is Cuernavaca, 63 miles south of the city. This slightly new-agey town is the spa capital of Mexico.
Insider Tip:
You’ll notice that city residents tend to cover up when they go out. (It’s cooler at 7,300 feet than you might expect.) If you want to blend in, consider leaving the shorts and/or revealing dresses at home.
-Exclusively for Perfect Escapes by Nicole Clausing |
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